Can anyone remember???

[Terry Wilcox]

Can anyone remember some of these characters, ( and Queens ) Tommy Aldridge and Eric, Danny Satchell, De-De. Roy Crontrell??? Blondie- Twinkle, Terry Milner, Stella Mxxxg, Christine, Tom Gleason. Selina, and many more that used to sail on the Port Boats. these were good old days, when we were young and had a good time. Take care.......Terry.

[Maurice Tudor]

"when we were young and had a good time. "
terry don't know ny of the names..But agree with you about "good Times"

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Terry
Also dont know of any names you mention on those Port Boats,but yes the times were good and there will never be another time like those years at Sea!
I know that there were plenty of good chaps and (Queens) on the Castle Boats,and many a good party was had with them! Funnily enough never had any trouble either,they seemed to keep to themselves most times,but were a great deal of fun!
Kept the Lads entertained OK!
YES THEM WERE THE DAYS MATE!
Cheers

Wonder if anyone recognises someone here!??

[Maurice Tudor]

The footie in S A brings back horrible memories of district 6.

Anyone else remember it, now it is no more thank God

[Doc Vernon]

Maurice
You must have Skeletons in your closet mate! Now what is this got to do with this subject!
Way off target ,i thought this post was about the good times! haha!
Cheers

[happy daze john in oz]

District 6, what a wonderful place? So many stories came out of there as did a few 'odd' people, but not considered the sort of place any self respecting seaman would venture into. But then again...............................

[Doc Vernon]

John
But then again...............................
Just you and i haha!
Cheers

[Ken R651123.]

Hi Vernon. I bought this photo from a Polish chap who was a sort of unofficial crew photographer on the Stirling Castle. The girls were getting ready for Sods Opera night nearing Capetown, trip dates were
4th-Oct-1962 - 16th-Nov-1962 . A great night too. On a sadder note a young chap was attacked by a shark and killed after a DBS jumped over the side, a boat was lowered but he kept swimming away from it and Captain shouted for a volunteer to go in after him and the rest is history. I believe a S African chap went in after him and got him into the boat but his injuries were so severe and he couldn't be saved. It was said that S African chap was awarded a gold watch by Southampton council for his efforts. DBS was put in sick bay aft and guarded as plenty of chaps wanted to vent their feelings. I read the letter from his mum thanking everybody for their efforts. The lad was first trip deep sea having been fishing and was also an only child. Ken @ Tilbury.

[Colin Hawken]

Does anyone remember "Jo'burg Lil" or "Widow Twanky" from the Stirling Castle 1949-1950?

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Ken
Thanks for that info on the Pic,yes i knew it was either the Sterling or Winchester!
There are actually two there that were on the Winchester when i was on her im 1959! Cany remember the names though!
Cheers